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ntertaining, on any scale, is
huge fun," says Lady
Caroline Wrey, author of
Secrets for Successful
Entertaining: How to be a Perfect. Hostess
(Collins & Brown, distributed by Sterling,
$29.95). "I love holding parties... but the
whole enterprise must be as easy and pleas
urable as possible," she adds.
In her book, Wrey examines the details
involved in hosting a successful event. The
intricacies of setting a table, food presenta-
tion, menu ideas and the guest mix are dis-
cussed in chapters on dinner parties, holi-
day parties and a teen-age sleepover. Tips
on overnight and weekend guest etiquette
also are covered.

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A columnist for Design Times Magazine,
Wrey organizes the book like an instructional
guide, complete with templates for projects
to make, and checklists to consult.
Planning a romantic supper? Create the
perfect atmosphere. A tablecloth adds
instant elegance; padded seat covers trans-
form the look of the chairs; monogrammed
napkins make the table more personal; an
abundance of lit candles ensures romance.
Wrey instructs the reader on how to stitch a
monogram and to make a tufted cushion.
She also outlines an easy-to-serve menu.
"It's all in the details," reminds Wrey.
And it's all about enjoying your role as host,
not stressing over it.
— Linda Bachrack

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